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   The Barrage Vauban, or Vauban Dam, is a bridge, weir and defensive work erected in the 17th century on the River Ill in the city of Strasbourg in France. At that time, it was known as the Great Lock ( grande écluse ), although it does not function as a navigation lock in the modern sense of the word. Today it serves to display sculptures and ...

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   Nov 2022. The Barrage Vauban is a bridge, a weir and a key component of the defensive works built in the 17th century to protect the city of Strasbourg. The main defensive function of the barrage was to enable, in the event of an attack, the raising the level of the River Ill and thus the flooding of all the lands south of the city, making them ...

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   Barrage Vauban. Le barrage vu depuis la place du Quartier-Blanc. Le barrage Vauban, aussi appelé « Grande Écluse de fortification » 1, est un pont-écluse classé monument historique situé à Strasbourg. On lui a donné d'autres noms au cours de l'histoire : écluse aux farines 2, pont-casemate.

5. www.gpsmycity.com › attractions › barrage-vaubanBarrage Vauban (Vauban Dam), Strasbourg (must see) - GPSmyCity

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   Barrage Vauban (Vauban Dam) in Strasbourg, France - sight map, attraction information, photo and list of walking tours containing this attraction. Get offline map and directions using our GPSmyCity self-guided walking tours app for your mobile device.

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   The Barrage Vauban is a weir (barrier across a river designed to alter its flow) erected in the 17th century on the river Ill west of the 'Petite France' district in Strasbourg. It was constructed from 1686 to 1700 by the French Engineer Jacques Tarade according to plans by Vauban.

   • Location: Place Hans Jean Arp 1, Strasbourg, France

7. www.visitacity.com › attractions › barrage-vaubanBarrage Vauban in Strasbourg | Visit A City

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   The Barrage Vauban is strategically located near the Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, allowing visitors to combine the two in a day-trip. The Petite France quarter is also nearby. Walkers and joggers use the area around the dam for their sport, and it is a popular gathering place for visitors.

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   What is the Barrage Vauban?

   • The Barrage Vauban, or Vauban Dam, is a bridge, weir and defensive work erected in the 17th century on the River Ill in the city of Strasbourg in France. At that time, it was known as the Great Lock ( grande écluse ), although it does not function as a navigation lock in the modern sense of the word.

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   Who built the Barrage Vauban?

   • A triumph of 17th-century engineering, the Barrage Vauban bears the architectural imprint of the leading French military engineer of the age – Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. The dam has been restored to its former glory and is now free to visit.

   Barrage Vauban | Strasbourg, France | Attractions - Lonely Planet

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   How much does it cost to visit Barrage Vauban?

   • According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Barrage Vauban: Discover Strasbourg’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local(From $98.26) Exclusive Private Tour through the Architecture of Strasbourg Guided by a Local(From $550.90) BOAT ALSACE Visit Strasbourg in a private boat + Captain(From $430.56)

   Barrage Vauban - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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   How much does it cost to go to the barrage in Strasbourg?

   • Admission to the barrage and terrace is free, and they are open daily from 09:00 to 19:30. The Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Commanderie Saint-Jean, now home to the prestigious École Nationale d'Administration, are both adjacent to the northern end of the barrage.

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9. www.lonelyplanet.com › france › alsace-and-lorraineBarrage Vauban | Strasbourg, France | Attractions - Lonely Planet

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   Strasbourg, France, Europe. Strasbourg. A triumph of 17th-century engineering, the Barrage Vauban bears the architectural imprint of the leading French military engineer of the age – Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. The dam has been restored to its former glory and is now free to visit. Ascend to the terrace for a tremendously photogenic view ...